5 Best Earbuds Under $50 in 2018

Audiophiles would love everyone to believe that it’s impossible to enjoy music the way it was meant to be enjoyed without spending hundreds of dollars on expensive headphones or large speakers. In reality, you can enjoy great sound quality for under $50—all you need is the right pair of earbuds.

In 2018, you can choose from more budget earbuds than ever before thanks to a deluge of affordable products from Chinese companies. But all this choice can be overwhelming, which is why we’ve narrowed everything down to just 5 best earbuds that you can buy in 2018 for less than $50.

The TaoTronics TT-BH07 are surprisingly affordable wireless Bluetooth earbuds that work and sound great even outside the gym. Thanks to their ergonomic shape, the earbuds stay in place even when running, and they have magnets on the back that allow you to safely carry them around your neck when you’re not listening to music.

The TaoTronics TT-BH07 support aptX technology for high-fidelity wireless sound quality, and the built-in microphone uses CVC noise cancellation technology to get rid of background noise during phone calls. When paired with an iOS device, the battery capacity of the earbuds is displayed right next to the battery capacity of the device the earbuds are connected to.

Who said that budget earbuds lack style? The Symphonized NRG earbuds feature a handcrafted wooden housing that adds warmth to their sound signature and makes you question whether Symphonized isn’t losing money selling these so cheap.

Despite the bargain price, the Symphonized NRG Premium Genuine Wood Earbuds come with three sets of replaceable eartips to ensure a comfortable fit for everyone and a handy carrying pouch. The earbuds have an in-line microphone for phone calls, and, just like the earbuds themselves, it sounds better than expected.

SoundMAGIC is a popular and respected manufacturer of budget earbuds, and the E10 are one of its most popular models. These compact earbuds were designed by experienced acoustic engineers to produce exciting sound with powerful bass and balanced musical detail. Whereas most other budget earbuds that place emphasis on bass sound muddled and lack detail, the SoundMAGIC E10 maintain clarity under all circumstances.

Because the SoundMAGIC E10 are so compact and designed to sit perfectly in the ear canal, you can wear them for the entire day without any fatigue. To improve durability and reduce tangle, SoundMAGIC equipped the E10 with a twisted core cable.

Sony has been manufacturing budget earbuds longer than any other company featured in this article, so they know where to save money to deliver fantastic sound quality at an affordable price. In the case of the Sony MDR-XB50AP/L, the plastic housing is definitely the weakest part of the earbuds, but only when compared with earbuds that cost two, three, or even four times as much.

Inside the housing is a 12 mm driver capable of producing head-shattering bass. The housing itself is ergonomically shaped to deliver music right to your ear canals, and, when combined with foam eartips, it does an excellent job of preventing outside noise from ruining your listening experience. Sony includes four pairs of replaceable silicone eartips with the Sony MDR-XB50AP/L to help you find the perfect fit.

Nobody can argue against the convenience of wireless earbuds. Without a cable chaining your head to your pocket, you can move more freely and never worry about accidentally pulling on the cable and launching your smartphone out of your pocket. But that convenience comes at a price: limited battery life. The good news is that there are also wireless earbuds that can last a week without charging, and some, like the SoundPEATS QY7, won’t even cost you an arm and a leg.

The SoundPEATS QY7 are Bluetooth 4.1-enabled earbuds that can be connected to two devices simultaneously, allowing you and your gym buddy to take turn selecting tracks. They are sweat-resistant and designed for an active lifestyle. Included with the SoundPEATS QY7 is a large collection of accessories, including a hard-shell zipper bag, a USB charging cable, a shirt clip, three pairs of earhooks, and three pairs of eartips.

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